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R79 UMO

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,623 mi
Last recorded166,623 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 166,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake tends to grab on when applied

Fail 4 Jan 2013 166,623 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake tends to grab on when applied

Pass 8 Dec 2011 159,776 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 159,772 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 149,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,887 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 125,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 125,465 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 117,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 109,066 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2005 101,811 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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R79 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R79 UMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R79 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R79 UMO safe to buy?

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